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Are you Old World curious? Thinking about jumping into Warhammer: The Old World in 2026? Well, this is the show for you. Buckle up, kids. Rob and Val are breaking down everything you need to know, from the lore and the community to the rules and the hobby.
We get it. New year, new army, right? A lot of people were asking for a condensed video that gives a complete overlay of the game, so we're putting it all together in one place. This is the all-in-one video for all the new players we wish we had.
As always, if there's anything we left out, or if you're an experienced player with tips for the new folks, leave some comments below! You know it's great for engagement, and we want to hear your thoughts.
A special thanks to everyone on our Square Based Patreon for your support!
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
2:38 - *Chapter 1: What is The Old World? (The Setting)*
7:35 - How Old World Relates to 40k & Age of Sigmar
13:42 - The Armies: Core Factions
16:28 - The Armies: Legacy / "Renegade" Factions
21:11 - The Vibe: Is the Setting Grimdark or Fun?
24:57 - *Chapter 2: The Old World Community*
30:51 - Is the Community Big & Growing?
32:52 - Size vs. 40k & Age of Sigmar
38:08 - *Chapter 3: How to Play (Gameplay Overview)*
41:37 - How Many Models/Points to Start? (500pt Foray)
46:33 - How Long Does a Game Take?
48:52 - What Books Do You Need? (And Do You?)
53:50 - How Difficult is The Old World to Learn?
57:37 - Beginner List-Writing Tips
1:02:54 - *Chapter 4: The Hobby (Collecting & Painting)*
1:03:18 - Best Beginner Army to Collect?
1:05:50 - The Cost & Value of Old World Models
1:07:13 - Can I Use Old, AoS, or 3rd Party Models?
1:12:13 - Essential Tools & Painting Supplies
1:17:32 - How Expensive is it to Start?
1:19:11 - The Future of the Game (New Editions?)
1:22:04 - Final Thoughts & Outro
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► *Old World Army Builder:* https://old-world-builder.com/
► *Old World Rules Wiki:* https://tow.whfb.app/
► *Our 500pt Foray Pack:* https://thehonestwargamer.com/warhammer-the-old-world-500-point-foray/
► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/
► *Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord:* https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased
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